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Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,995

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,571

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $2,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $38,505
Base Invoice $38,060 $35,391
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Technology Package   3,730
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Technology Package   3,420
Options (change) 3,790 3,730
Options (change) 3,600 3,420
Destination 875 760
Total Price $44,940 $42,995
Total Invoice $42,535 $39,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,000
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,940$42,995
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,865$42,995
Total Invoice$42,535$39,571
Adjustments for Features-1,9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,571$39,571

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusTL
TrimSHOSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,480$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in195.3 in
Width76.2 in74.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested162587%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162574%
Total Not Requested56526%

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